To keep me pushing on, I decided to post where I've gotten to since last time. In short: not far!
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Everyone now has both hands painted and the helmets as well. I originally mixed shade that matched the Isonzo braun examples i found online, but then realized I'd have to mix enough for all of my Austrians and promptly went with a shade of Vallejo brown green (or is it green brown?) that I had on hand.
I won't even attempt to make a guess as to when these will be finished. Maybe this month?
Just a thought, John. Some collectors of toy soldiers paint their collection in the traditional style, red cheeks, etc. I started off with wargame miniatures 25mm, and then returned to toy soldiers. But I have stuck with using a wash/ink for the facial detail, which is my preference. You might also enjoy using such on your figures, its so quick and easy (the sweep of a brush) and brings out the casting detail. You can also get grey and other colours for coat shading. But having gone over to 54mm, I do like my larger scale figures to have a gloss varnish, and not just for protection. Those Austrians are already looking good!
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Thank you, Michael! The faces, admittedly losing out on some of the sculpting, are a tribute to Deetail figures and their lack of well, "detail". Gloss however is a must.
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- John
Looking very good. Is there a game planned?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tim! A specific game? No. Although there are several scenarios in the book Hell in the Trenches that I eventually hope to get to the table (an excellent book and highly recommended for tabletop inspiration by the way)
DeleteThey are looking great John! I like the helmet color!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Brad! I wasn't sure of it at first, but I like how distinctive it is
DeleteInch by inch. They'll get there.
ReplyDeleteOr millimeter by millimeter in this case. I haven't touched them since this post!
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